A sarcastic and self centered character who matures by the end of the book
Who is Peewee
100
Perry protects this character in both personal situations and situations on conflict
Who is Peewee
100
The relationships between Perry and the other soldiers show the importance of
What is friendship and brotherhood
100
This character was killed at the end of the book and changed from a beautiful and happy woman to a sad and tired character
Who is Judy Duncan
100
Many of this soldiers are worried and upset by this harsh effect of the war.
What is death
200
The most important family member in Perry's life
Who is Kenny
200
This leader is killed and the soldiers begin to feel afraid and concerned
Who is Lieutenant Carroll
200
Many of the events in the book continuously support this idea about war
What is the traumatic effects of war
200
It became clear that the relationship changed between these two characters when Peewee recieved a letter about Perry
What is the relationship between Perry and his mother
200
Lieutenant Gearheart, Lobel, and Perry all have conversations about the importance of certain people in their lives
Who are their families
300
The leader who's death has a strong effect on Perry's company
Who is Lieutenant Carroll
300
The news reporters come to Vietnam to interview the soldiers at the beginning of the book. Each soldier gives a different answer. This is the last time we see their
What is individuality
300
Lobel writes a letter to his father and Perry recieves a letter from his mother. Both of these show
What is the importance of family
300
As the war progresses, the American people know more/less about what is going on in Vietnam?
What is less
300
Perry joins the army as an
What is an escape (he is trying to escape his home life)
400
This character is saved by Perry and Peewee at the end of the book
Who is Monaco
400
Perry and Peewee are sent back to the world together where they will have to learn..
What is how to be alive again
400
The process of development from boys to men in the book when the boys lose something
What is coming of age or loss of individuality
400
At the beginning of the book, the soldiers thought the war would be easy but by the end they felt..
What is scared or traumatized
400
Lobel is very interested in movies. This is another distinction in
What is reality
500
The best way to describe the relationship between Perry and Peewee
What is as close as brothers
500
Perry went to war to escape something. The result supports this theme
What is be careful what you wish for
500
Perry's relationship with this character stayed the same throughout the entire book
Who is Kenny
500
Perry often feels like he is in a dream. He struggles to determine what is